London students launch appeal to fund Friday night meals

Liel Enkaoua, a second-year student from Spain who is studying biomedical engineering at UCL, said, “As an international student living away from my family, FND has been a tremendous source of comfort, a very special space to gather with other Jewish students and make worthwhile friendships. 

 “FND is the only reason I have decided to keep living in central London. It's a new home away from home.” 

Students are asked to pay £5 a meal, with a further £5 in subsidy coming from University Jewish Chaplaincy and UJS. 

London chaplain Rabbi Gavin Broder - known as Rav Gav to students - said FND had been "a really valuable project" over eight years.

"FND is the first abbreviation that university freshers learn; synonymous with kiddush, support, care and friendship," he said. "FND is what makes international students feel welcome and safe in a sometimes hostile environment.

"As the London chaplain, I am proud to see students continuing to take a leading role in organising FND ensuring that funding continues to be forthcoming. I look forward to meeting tens of new Jewish students in the weeks and months to come."

More details can be found on fndlondon.com